Drawn From the Vault Workshops

March 13: Painting Abstract Designs in Acrylic

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Inspired by Bob Boyer’s 1989 painting Tenochtitlan, we’ll use acrylic paint to create our personalized abstract artwork. We’ll explore colour, line, and symbolism as we discuss the power of visual language in understanding and creating art.

Date: March 13, 2025

Time: 6:30 – 8:30 PM

Age: 19+

Fee: $25 per workshop*

*The MacKenzie Art Gallery is committed to removing barriers to participation. Pay-what-you-will registration is available. To access these spots, please contact us at the information below. We are happy to register you at a workshop rate that works for you.

A person is drawing on a sketchpad during an art workshop, creating abstract shapes with black outlines filled with vibrant colors like red, yellow, green, and blue. The yellow-topped pencil moves skillfully across the page as the artwork rests on a dark wooden table.

April 10: Mixed Media

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Roger Ing’s Mona Lisa, 1989, will be the backdrop for creating a Mona Lisa-inspired portrait using ink and oil pastels. Participants will explore their own personal style of mark-making through various techniques and materials.

Date: April 10, 2025

Time: 6:30 – 8:30 PM

Age: 19+

Fee: $25 per workshop*

*The MacKenzie Art Gallery is committed to removing barriers to participation. Pay-what-you-will registration is available. To access these spots, please contact us at the information below. We are happy to register you at a workshop rate that works for you.

Art supplies and two colorful pastel drawings on a table suggest creativity fostered in art classes and workshops. The left drawing is a stylized portrait, while the right depicts three green bottles on blue cloth. Nearby are oil pastels, ink, a water container, and a bottle of toner.

May 8: Watercolours

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In this workshop, we will take inspiration from Reta Cowley’s 1968 watercolour, Redberry Landscape, Crows.  We will experiment with “wet on wet” and “wet on dry” techniques to capture the blooms of spring.

Date: May 8, 2025

Time: 6:30 – 8:30 PM

Age: 19+

Fee: $25 per workshop*

*The MacKenzie Art Gallery is committed to removing barriers to participation. Pay-what-you-will registration is available. To access these spots, please contact us at the information below. We are happy to register you at a workshop rate that works for you.

Drawn From the Senses Workshop

Instructor

Ken Duczek

Bio: As a long-time MacKenzie staff member and educator, Ken has toured exhibitions of original art extensively throughout Saskatchewan. His passion for sharing and creating art with people has led to approximately 800 community visits, 7,200 exhibition tours with well over 175,000 participants. Ken loves to encourage people to pursue their creativity as they grow as makers and contributors in their community. 

Contact: Please reach out to Ken Duczek for all inquiries concerning this workshop.

Phone: (306) 584-4250 ext.4290

Email: kduczek@mackenzie.art

A young child in a blue shirt sits at a table covered with art supplies, including paintbrushes, paint bottles, cups, and paper. The child is holding a paintbrush, focused on painting something out of the frame. Other children are visible in the background, likely attending one of the classes and workshops offered.
A teacher stands in a classroom with large windows, interacting with a group of five students who are all facing away from the camera. The students appear to be engaged in a hands-on activity involving clay. Bright posters and artwork decorate the walls, enhancing this dynamic workshop atmosphere.
A young girl holds up a small clay sculpture of a face in front of her own, beaming with joy. Her fingers are coated with clay, evidence of her creativity from the classes and workshops she attends. The background shows a blurred indoor setting with blue and neutral tones.